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Kayla Stark

Summary

Highly motivated professional with extensive expertise in enhancing customer care and operational efficiency in high-volume settings. Strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven track record in streamlining processes to improve client satisfaction and minimize delays. Passionate about leveraging analytical abilities and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement and deliver exceptional results.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Columbia Family Dentistry
08.2024 - Current
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Assist dentists in high-volume practice, enhancing patient care and operational efficiency.
  • Utilize Itero scanner for accurate study models and Invisalign cases, enhancing treatment precision.

Claim Representative Associate

United Health Care
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Processed healthcare claims efficiently, achieving timely approvals that enhanced patient satisfaction and minimized delays.
  • Verified insurance coverage details meticulously, reducing claim discrepancies and contributing to improved reimbursement rates.
  • Analyzed claim patterns to identify inefficiencies, leading to process improvements that drove substantial gains in operational efficiency.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate claim resolutions.
  • Managed a high volume of claims, ensuring prompt attention to each case.

Loan Processor

Flagstar Bank
08.2020 - 03.2022

· Managed a diverse pipeline of loans, achieving timely closings and enhancing client satisfaction through efficient communication and problem resolution.

· Provided assistance to team members in navigating Encompass software, fostering a collaborative environment and enhancing overall team productivity.

· Streamlined loan processing workflows, resulting in timely closings and improved client satisfaction through effective communication.

· Reviewed and verified critical borrower information, ensuring accurate loan applications for underwriting and reducing processing errors.

· Implemented best practices in loan origination, enhancing operational efficiency and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Dental Assistant

Lapinski Dental
06.2016 - 08.2020

· Provided compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and understanding during procedures, which enhanced patient trust and satisfaction.

· Maintained accurate records of patient treatments and supply inventories, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and optimizing workflow.

· Reviewed and implemented new dental technologies, enhancing service offerings and increasing patient engagement with modern treatment options.

· Coordinated effectively with dentists and staff, fostering a team-oriented environment that improved communication and patient care delivery.

· Reviewed pre-operative and post-operative procedures with patients, clarifying treatment plans and enhancing overall patient understanding.

· Maintained accurate patient treatment records, optimizing workflow and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Dental Assistant

Cornerstone Dental Arts
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Utilized Easy Dental software to manage patient data, improving accessibility and fostering better communication within the team.
  • Monitored and tracked lab cases, streamlining communication between the practice and laboratories, resulting in reduced turnaround times for patient treatments.
  • Executed precise lab work, including fabricating custom dental appliances, ensuring high-quality results that met patient specifications.
  • Engaged in continuous learning and training, enhancing my skills in IV sedation and implant procedures to better assist the dental team.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rensselaer High School
Rensselaer, NY
01.2008

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Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY
01.2008

Dental Assistant Diploma -

Adirondack Dental Assisting School
Ballston Spa, NY
01.2010

Skills

  • Organization
  • Communication Skills
  • Leadership
  • Punctual
  • Time Management
  • Problem solving
  • Customer service
  • Team coloration
  • Data entry
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical thinking
  • Clinical support

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Columbia Family Dentistry
08.2024 - Current

Claim Representative Associate

United Health Care
10.2023 - 12.2023

Loan Processor

Flagstar Bank
08.2020 - 03.2022

Dental Assistant

Lapinski Dental
06.2016 - 08.2020

Dental Assistant

Cornerstone Dental Arts
09.2015 - 06.2016

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Hudson Valley Community College

High School Diploma -

Rensselaer High School

Dental Assistant Diploma -

Adirondack Dental Assisting School